Doha, Qatar: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani unveiled a public art installation by artist Rirkrit Tiravanija named untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes) at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park.

Presented under the umbrella of Rubaiya Qatar, an upcoming nationwide multidisciplinary quadrennial, the project marks the soft launch of the initiative ahead of its inaugural edition in November 2026.

Tiravanija's untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes) transforms a corner of MIA Park into a living installation where art, food, and social connection converge. The design of the octagonal pavilion is inspired by local heritage and Islamic geometry and invites visitors to gather and share freshly baked bread.

On this occasion, Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani said, "As Qatar celebrates 50 years of creativity and culture, we are proud to present Rirkrit Tiravanija's participatory pavilion as the first activation of Rubaiya Qatar. This project embodies our commitment to community, dialogue, and creativity as foundations of cultural exchange. Rubaiya Qatar will further extend Qatar Museums' mission to connect the nation's heritage with global contemporary practice and strengthen Qatar's role as a vibrant hub for art and ideas."

In turn, Acting Deputy CEO of Exhibitions, Public Art, and Rubayia at Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Reem Al-Thani said, "Rirkrit Tiravanija's untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes) embodies Rubaiya's spirit of inclusion and collaboration. By inviting people to bake and share bread, the project transforms a simple act into a symbol of community and dialogue. It marks the beginning of Rubaiya Qatar's journey toward its first edition in 2026, which will continue to foster creative exchange and reflect Qatar's diverse and dynamic cultural landscape."

For her part, Director of Rubaiyat Qatar HE Sheikha Alanood Al-Thani said, "Through our programmes, commissions, and exhibitions, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue, nurture creativity, and reflect the dynamic culture that makes Qatar a unique destination for art and community engagement."

Lead Curator of Rubaiya Qatar Tom Eccles commented, "Grounded in Qatar, the exhibition highlights the diversity of the local population and highlights the nation as a site of past, present, and future global connections."

Malak Hassan, from the Exhibitions Department at Qatar Museums told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that what sets this artwork is its interactive nature, inspired by food and bread-making in Arab culture, including its traditional ovens and baking methods such as the tannour and saj.

She added that Tiravanija's untitled 2025 (no bread no ashes) also carries a human dimension, as it reflects the cultures of Qatar's residents of numerous nationalities, for whom bread and the sharing of food serve as a common bond and a means for closeness and dialogue, which is why Qatar Museums chose MIA Park to be the venue where this interaction between art and the public takes place.

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